Sand In My Boots
- Dates
- May 21 to 23, 2027
- Status
- Dates announced
- Venue
- Public beach at Gulf Shores, AL (the Hangout Festival site, adjacent to The Hangout restaurant, 101 E Beach Blvd)
- Price
- $676
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 25, 2026
Sand In My Boots returns to the beach at Gulf Shores, AL on May 21 to 23, 2027, with Morgan Wallen, Kings of Leon, Ella Langley, Kygo and 29 more acts. Passes go on sale Friday, November 6 at 10am CT.
The experience
What's special
Sand In My Boots is back. After a year off, the Morgan Wallen-curated beach festival returns to the public beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama in May 2027, announced by the festival on 19 October 2026. Its draw is the setting as much as the music: three days of country, southern rap and pop headliners played where the sand meets the Gulf, with beach access, resort proximity and a marquee lineup built around Wallen. The first edition sold its 40,000 tickets in under two hours, so when the lineup lands in November and tickets follow, it will move fast.
How it works
The festival takes over the public beach at Gulf Shores, next to The Hangout restaurant, from Friday May 21 to Sunday May 23, 2027. Passes cover all three days, from General Admission through Party Pit, VIP and Super VIP to Livin' The Dream, and go on sale Friday, November 6 at 10am CT, with a 25% down payment plan. The official site also runs a resale page.
Who it suits
This suits country, southern rap and pop fans who want a big beach weekend and are happy to travel for it. The 2025 edition drew about 40,000 people a day and sold out within two hours of going on sale, so visitors tend to plan flights and lodging around the pass release. Ticketing is run through AEG Presents, with a waitlist and resale page for sold-out passes.
What people love
The beach. Fans and locals alike came away from 2025 talking about a festival that felt like a holiday: stages on white sand, the Gulf a few steps away, condos and restaurants within walking distance, and a bill that mixed Wallen's country with Post Malone, Wiz Khalifa and The War on Drugs. Gulf Shores officials called it a smoothly run weekend with a noticeably calmer crowd than the Hangout years, and local businesses reported their best May in memory.
Last time around (2025)
The inaugural edition ran May 16 to 18, 2025 on the Gulf Shores beach and sold out in under two hours when tickets went on sale the previous October. Post Malone and HARDY headlined the Friday, Brooks & Dunn and Riley Green the Saturday, and Morgan Wallen closed the Sunday by debuting songs from his then-new album 'I'm the Problem', with Bailey Zimmerman, T-Pain, Wiz Khalifa, The War on Drugs, Diplo, 2 Chainz, Three 6 Mafia and Future Islands across the weekend. The city put the economic impact at about $70 million for South Baldwin County, with hotel and rental occupancy rising from around 25 to 30 percent to 85 to 90 percent for the weekend.
When it runs
Friday, May 21 to Sunday, May 23, 2027 on the public beach at Gulf Shores. Passes go on sale Friday, November 6 at 10am CT.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Sand In My Boots?
Gulf Shores is a beach resort town on the Alabama coast, so most visitors from outside the region either drive in or fly to Pensacola and finish the trip by road. The festival takes over the public beach, and at the first edition attendees praised the shuttle services that got people to the grounds with little fuss. Pensacola's airport recorded its busiest single day on the festival's Sunday, which makes an early arrival at the terminal on the way home a good habit. The options below cover the airport, shuttles and parking in more detail.
Nearest airport PNS.
By car
The nearest major airport is PNS, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Festival shuttle
Several pre-bookable private shuttle operators run PNS-to-Gulf Coast routes, with named drop-off connections at Gulf Shores condo/resort clusters (Boardwalk, Lighthouse, San Carlos, Phoenix All Suites, Crystal Shores, Embassy Suites, The Lodge at Gulf State Park). These are general regional shuttles. The festival's own shuttle system (see below) starts from in-town Gulf Shores/Orange Beach pickup points, not from PNS.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber and Lyft operate at PNS; a ~38-mile rideshare to Gulf Shores is a realistic but pricier option than a pre-booked regional shuttle.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Official FAQ: 'Sand In My Boots does not operate a public parking lot and parking is extremely limited around the festival site.' No dollar figure or prepay platform (ParkMobile/SpotHero) found, attendees are directed to the shuttle system or arranged lodging parking instead. The festival's own info page states the venue is 'easily accessible via pedestrian walkways along Beach Blvd. and Hwy 59,' and the shuttle runs continuously Friday-Sunday from stops across Gulf Shores/Orange Beach (Pelican Place, Hampton Inn, Waves Market, The Gulf, and hotel/condo stops), with 'ride any line, anytime' passes starting at $70 (per FAQ and secondary vacation-rental guides); passes bought via the official Passes page, not a named third-party prepay app.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at PNS
There is no on site parking at the venue, so if you are hiring a car it is worth sorting nearby parking or a park and ride before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Gulf Shores. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Public beach at Gulf Shores, AL (the Hangout Festival site, adjacent to The Hangout restaurant, 101 E Beach Blvd)
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
Almost everyone stays in Gulf Shores or the neighboring beach towns, since the festival is a beach weekend rather than a camping one. The coast's hotels and rentals filled almost completely around the first edition, so rooms go early, and anyone who wants to be close to the music should settle lodging as soon as passes are secured. The options below list places to stay.
Where can I stay near Sand In My Boots?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 2
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
161 Airport Lane, Pensacola, FL 32504
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2187 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32504
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates5049 Corporate Woods Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 3
Airbnb & private camping
Gulf Shores/Orange Beach is a dense vacation-rental market with thousands of active Airbnb condo/house listings. No 2027 dates exist yet to check current-year availability against.
Search AirbnbHipcamp lists substantial private-land/RV/glamping camping near Gulf Shores (Sugar Sands RV Resort and others), plus Gulf State Park camping, a genuine alternative to a hotel for attendees who'd rather camp despite the festival itself offering none on the beach site. Not evaluated for proximity/walkability to the festival's East Beach Blvd site; treat as a general regional camping option.
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What to bring
A public beach on the Alabama Gulf Coast in May, with stages on the sand from about 1 pm and nothing between you and the sun. Plans for the 2027 edition are still being announced.
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Sand In My Boots 2027?
May 21 to 23, 2027
Who is playing Sand In My Boots 2027?
33 acts are announced; the full lineup is on this page.
How much are Sand In My Boots tickets?
$676 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Sand In My Boots held?
Public beach at Gulf Shores, AL (the Hangout Festival site, adjacent to The Hangout restaurant, 101 E Beach Blvd), Gulf Shores, AL.
What happened to Sand In My Boots 2026?
The 2026 edition was skipped. Gulf Shores mayor Robert Craft, December 2025: contract negotiations and public input meetings ran into the summer, leaving organizers too little time to book talent of the calibre the city requires; 'We are already approving the event in 2027.' The return was announced 19 October 2026.